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It's That Time Of Year

It's That Time Of YearHelaine Iris(c) 2004"The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." William FaulknerIt's that time again, almost February. Deep winter in New England. Not only is it bitter cold and everything&ap...

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Are You Stuck

Are You Stuck?(c) Copyright 2003 by Murdo MacleodYou know the feeling.There's something you want to do. You've thought about it,you've made your decision, and now it's time to act.Except... you don't.You want to take the next...

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Are You Communicating

Are You Communicating?Many Native American tribes use a unique way of communicating. No, I'm not talking about sending smoke signals. I'm referring to the use of a Talking Stick. Only the person holding the Talking Stick is allowed to speak...

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Choice and Change, The Two Constants

OK, so here we are. We've switched the calendars out and made our resolutions. Now it's time to set about the process of making those changes we've resolved to make. You haven't forgotten already have you?I heard you say this year...

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Drinking and Driving - Will Your Child Become a Statistic

Drinking and Driving - Will Your Child Become a Statistic?by C. Bailey-LloydJust two days ago, another 15-year old child was added to the overwhelming statistics of drunk-driving, related deaths. One minute, he's full of vitality and attending o...

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5 Ways To Determine Your Aging Loved Ones’ Living Status

5 Ways To Determine Your Aging Loved Ones’ Living StatusTaking Notice During Family Holiday GatheringsCan Prevent a Crisis Later OnBy Gina Saxton, RNWe live in a very mobile society where families don’t always live in the same town or even state ...

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How To Build Healthy Self-Esteem

How To Build Healthy Self-Esteem by: Raul R. Bancod and John Urman What others visualize or verbalize about us and what we experience in our surroundings or day to day activities often effects the perception of who we think we are. If we hear or...

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Are You Liable For Your Own Actions

Several interesting things caught my eyes this week, all pretty much along the same theme. It seems that these days no one takes responsibility for their own actions. People always have an excuse and so quickly they pass the buck.I read an article ju...

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Don't You Quit!

Don't You Quit! by: A.Z. Alfred “A man who has nothing to die for is not fit to live.” —Martin Luther You sat in that secret corner of your room. You felt the bubbles of excitement in your pumping machine (your heart) because an idea ...

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Law Day Teaching Tip

You probably remember May Day on May 1 but did you know that Law Day is celebrated on that same date?! Here are some suggestions for celebrating:1. Invite a local congressperson to visit your school, grade group, or classroom. Have your class write d...

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